Watering Schedule
Recommendations and tips for watering the stuff we install.
Trees
- Balled & Burlaped- Water these larger trees once every 7-10 days. Barely turn the hose on to let it “dribble” near the trunk for 10-20 minutes. If watering multiples, it’s a good idea to set a timer.
- ½” or more of rain during the week would be considered enough to water them fully for that week.
- It may take one complete season to establish enough roots. It is advised to water during very hot and dry periods the second year.
Shrubs
- Potted and Balled & Burlaped- Just like the potted trees above, these need to be watered approximately 2 times per week and let the hose dribble for 3-5 minutes.
- Typically, the smaller the plant the more often it needs to be watered.
Perennials
- Most perennials should be watered more often than trees and shrubs.
- 2-3 times per week is recommended and takes approximately 1-2 minutes with a dribbling hose.
Lawns
- Newly planted lawns and lawn patches need to be watered daily unless they receive ¼” or more of rainfall per day.
- If using a sprinkler water until soil is moist, but do not puddles to form.
- If using hoses and portable sprinklers, the hose should be moved daily to avoid grassless tracks.
- It is recommended to fertilize at least once about 2-4 weeks after the seed was planted.
- A high quality fertilizer is recommended.
